Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I call B.S. 
Unless she has an attorney friend who is working for free, most attorneys cost more than what she owes you.
I would call her bluff and continue to try and collect the money.
Send her a text saying that you are sorry she feels that she doesn't owe you. Tell her she still has until the 24th to pay in full or you will continue trying to collect the money owed in whatever ways are necessary.
I would be inclined to mention that you also have all the text conversations between the two of you and you stand by the contract that she signed.
Funny how things are good with a family until they don't get what they want. 
ditto this!!!
didnt you say the mom worked retail? I don't know of any retail jobs that pay enough money to hire an attorney....